Chef, D'Cuisine - David's - Maryland

If you’ve spent at least three years leading in a high‑volume, 4‑star restaurant that blends elevated cuisine with a casual‑luxe dining experience, you may be the perfect fit. We’re looking for a chef who understands restaurant pace, quality expectations, and the level of service required in a top‑tier dining environment.

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Chef D’Cuisine is responsible for managing the activities and processes, procedures and training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food and ensuring a quality, efficient and effective food service and product. The Chef D’Cuisine will be the focal point for enhancing the gaming and entertainment experience of dining guests with quality food offerings while maintaining operational Culinary excellence.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Development and management of the budget and food cost %. Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Establishes maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer’s instructions for all equipment within assigned food venue.
• Is the creative manager in determining the menu and food offerings.
• Development of staff, to include, interviewing for new hires and performance management inclusive of disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Manages restaurant personnel in preparation all menu offering while retaining the maximum amount of desired nutrients special and dietary request to include low-fat, sodium, vegetarian and low-calorie meals.
• Manage food costs and establish purchasing specifications for restaurant food and beverage offerings.
• Manage programs and processes to control and reduce loss time injuries.
• Plans plating of foods in assigned restaurant to maximize visual impact and minimizing waste
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive office.
• Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulation, Health Department and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Broad variety of tasks and deadlines requires an irregular work.
• Requires compiling facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to supervise a team. 
• Communication skills required to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Ability to service clients on moment’s notice, variable distances.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• No. of employees supervised: Sous Chef, Prep Cook, Line Cook II, Lead Cook III, Steward.
• Travel required: As required.
• Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

Must Haves:

• A four-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years as an executive chef in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Must comply with all state gaming regulations.
• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to walk continually throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach oven, hotel pans, trays, weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

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